Bearded Man in Uniform, Striking Old Paper Cut moon face which I only noticed when

which I only noticed when looking from the underside

This piece is in perfect condition other than the tiny surface chip on the underside

filled front and back of each page in combination of ink and graphite on blue and natural wove paper

The Ibis in Egyptian culture was traditionally associated with Thoth the god of wisdom and writing

Bearded Man in Uniform, Striking Old Paper Cut moon face which I only noticed whenPerhaps I should know the military leader this cut paper work is meant to represent but I don't! I find it quite striking though, and like the combination of sort of Santa Claus looking bearded face with wonderfully detailed uniform, which looks very smart and super graphic against the black paper ground, to which it is attached by tape in a couple spots. The black paper is not be as old as the paper cut itself, the latter of which I'd guess dates to